GTHA Hosts 2026 Mini-Summit
The Greater Toronto Hotel Association convened more than 250 industry leaders at the Delta Toronto for its 2026 Mini‑Summit and AGM. Highlights included a mentorship‑focused keynote by Jamie Mason Cohen, a security briefing from Correia Security Resources, and data‑driven presentations from STR and Environics Analytics. Attendees received an early look at FIFA 2026 booking trends and the impact of new Billy Bishop air service. The event closed with a networking reception and a marketplace of 20 partners.
CHC Grows Ascend Collection Hotel Portfolio
Choice Hotels Canada (CHC) has opened its newest Ascend Collection property, the Inn on Prince Hotel & Conference Centre, in Truro, Nova Scotia, just under an hour from Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The hotel offers a full‑service restaurant, complimentary breakfast,...
Cushman & Wakefield Releases Canadian Innsights Q1 2026 Report
Cushman & Wakefield’s Canada Hospitality Innsights Q1 2026 report shows national RevPAR rose 6.8% in the first quarter, surpassing earlier forecasts. The gain reflects stronger occupancy and rate growth across major markets. Indicators point to continued momentum into Q2 and Q3,...
Colliers Hotels Releases Q1 2026 INNvestment Canada Report
Colliers Hotels’ Q1 2026 INNvestment Canada report shows hotel investment volume rose 3% year‑over‑year, with Western Canada delivering a dominant 73% share of national activity. Major deals in British Columbia, such as the Versante Hotel sale and multiple Victoria transactions, drove...
Park Hyatt Toronto Hosts Parisian Chef
Park Hyatt Toronto’s Joni Restaurant hosted Michelin‑starred French chef Jean‑François Rouquette for a two‑night Global Chef Series event, delivering a multi‑course tasting menu that blended his contemporary French style with Ontario’s seasonal produce. The collaboration is part of the hotel’s...
How to Build a High-Performance Company without an Office
Strategic Solution Partners (SSP) has operated as a fully remote hospitality solutions firm for 18 years, demonstrating that a distributed model can thrive in a traditionally office‑centric industry. The company now runs seven distinct disciplines, each led by dedicated managers...
ORHMA to Host Its Fifth OHC
The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) will host its fifth Ontario Hospitality Conference (OHC) on October 19‑20, 2026 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill. The two‑day event aims to support, develop, and connect hospitality...
CHIC Celebrates 30 Years
Canada’s 30th Canadian Hotel Investment Conference highlighted a resilient yet volatile hotel sector. Speakers noted macro‑economic headwinds, an aging demographic reshaping demand, and a 6% Q1 RevPAR rise, while investors grapple with a buyer‑seller imbalance that drives capital to secondary...
Hotel Equities Unveils Three Portfolio Additions
Hotel Equities announced three new focused‑service hotel additions across North America: the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Woodstock, Ontario, which opened March 26, 2026; the Reflections Hotel, an Ascend Collection property by Choice Hotels in Kissimmee, Florida, slated for a fall 2026 debut;...
W Toronto Debuts TOKI Listening Bar
W Toronto has launched the TOKI Listening Bar, a speakeasy‑style venue inspired by 1950s Tokyo jazz cafés. The intimate space features curated vinyl playlists, a Kanto Audio high‑fidelity system, and a cocktail program built around three Japanese‑themed sensibilities. Michelin‑starred chef...
Hotel X Toronto Named Official Domestic Hotel Partner of Toronto Tempo
Hotel X Toronto has been appointed the official domestic hotel partner of the Toronto Tempo, the city’s new women’s professional soccer franchise. The agreement provides exclusive discounted rates for Tempo ticket holders staying at the hotel on home‑game days. Hotel...
Days Inn by Wyndham London Reveals Newly Renovated Guestrooms
Days Inn by Wyndham London has finished a year‑long guestroom renovation, investing $500,000 to upgrade carpets, furniture, paint and décor. The upgrades aim to boost comfort and appeal for modern travelers. General manager Sumit Judge highlighted the project as part...
Homewood Suites by Hilton Surrey Unveils Its Extended-Stay Accommodations
Homewood Suites by Hilton opened its upscale extended‑stay property in Surrey’s City Centre 4 building, adding 189 studio and one‑bedroom suites across the top nine floors. Developed by ICT Group and Lark Group and operated by Aquilini Group, the hotel sits...
Tanya Matthews Named GM at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver has appointed Tanya Matthews as general manager. Matthews, a Vancouver native with more than 25 years of luxury‑hotel leadership, joins after a long tenure at Fairmont where she oversaw regional sales and operations for a...
Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth
The Global Business Travel Association’s 2026 Canada Conference in Toronto gathered nearly 700 attendees and highlighted the sector’s resilience despite global uncertainty. GBTA data shows Canada moved to the world’s 12th‑largest business‑travel market in 2025, with spending projected to reach...